If you get bruises easily, you may have questions about the causes of the problem and what you can do about it. Learn the role played by age, and when to consult a doctor. Ease of bruises occurs regularly at age, and most bruises are not harmful and healing without treatment, but the ease of bruises can sometimes be a sign of a more serious problem. Why is the elderly exposure to bruises too much? Most bruises are formed when small blood vessels (capillary) are broken near the skin surface of the effect of a bladder or often infection on the arms or legs. And when that happens, the blood licks from the vessels and appears in the ends in a dark color sign. The body absorbs the blood again and the mark eventually disappears. Generally, the greater the blow of the strike, the greater the bruises, but if you bruise easily, it can only lead to a simple hump with a gripping bruise. And some – especially women – are more likely than others for bruises. As aging, the skin becomes thinner and loses a protective fatty layer that helps protect the blood vessels from infection. Can medicine and nutritional supplements be easily crushed? Certain medications can contribute to the ease of bruises by reducing bloodshed. This medication includes: aspirin; Advil (Advil and Motrin IB, and others); Alex sodium; The anticoagulant medicines, such as the Wovaren (Jantoven), Dabaxaran (Pradaxa), Rifaroxpan (Xareto), Eliquis and Hebarin; Anti -Platelets, such as Clubidogrell, Effift and Brilinta. Some antibiotics and antidepressants can also cause clotting problems, and consequently it can take to stop the bleeding due to damage to small blood vessels near the skin surface as usual. It allows enough blood lick to cause bruises under the skin. Topical and combined corticosteroids are used to treat different diseases, including allergies, asthma and eczema. Corticosteroids can cause skin thinning, which facilitates bruises, and some nutritional supplements such as Ginco Biloba can also increase the chances of bruises due to their anti -blood stain effect. When is the ease of bruises a sign of a more serious problem? Sometimes the ease of bruises indicates a severe underlying medical condition, such as a problem with blood clots or blood disease. You should visit the doctor in the following cases: Repeat your exposure to large bruises, especially if the bruise appears on the body, back or face, or if it occurs without familiar reasons. Ease of bruises and a medical history of severe bleeding or for a long time, such as bleeding to a small wound or bleeding that occurs during surgical procedures. Bruises appears suddenly, especially if you recently started taking a new medicine. The presence of a family history for easy bruises or bleeding. These symptoms may indicate the following: Low levels of blood components that help him solidify to infection (platelets). A problem with the effectiveness of platelets. Problems with protein that helps blood clot. Other serious causes of bruises are violence or assault in the home. If you appear on one of the closest to you a bruise without a reason that justifies it, especially in an unusual place like the face, it should be noted that he is being attacked. How can bruises be avoided or treated? To avoid simple bruises, follow these steps to prevent fall and exposure to injuries: Use good lighting in your home. Avoid the accumulation of carpets and shower them without care, especially on the gendarmerie. Arrange furniture and electrical wires so that it does not hinder you as you walk. Learn all the side effects of the medicine you take. Tell the doctor or pharmacist or you feel dizziness or drowsiness when using a specific medicine. Check your level of vision and audience. The changes in the vision or audience – even simple – can cause you to fall. After the formation is formed, there is unfortunately not much of what can be done to treat it, as most bruises disappear in the end because the body produces blood again, although recovery can last longer as you get older. It can be helpful to raise the affected area upwards and put ice on it.
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